Mother Restaurant Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was absolutely delicious and authentic, bringing the flavors of Persia to life with every bite."
• "The Koobideh Kebab was cooked to perfection, very juicy and flavorful."
• "The minced lamb skewer was nice."
• "The tender fillet kebab tasted delicious."
• "The meat was juicy & well tendered."
• "Tender meat, fragrant rice."
• "The lamb koobideh kebab is definitely longer and the chicken skewer is so big."
• "The food was prepared to a high standard, meat very tender."
• "Fantastic and authentic, kitsch Persian restaurant. The food is utterly faultless."
• "The tender kebabs, the fragrant rice, the crispy falafel...every dish was a masterpiece."

Cons:

• "The lamb fillet skewer was like carbon. Completely dry, hard and chewy."
• "The mahicheh (shank) was a lot, one person can not definitely finish it. However, its taste was not good."
• "The rice was as awful, no taste on rice and there was lots mushy rice."
• "The kabab koobideh had chicken in it and looked nothing like a kebab koobideh."
• "The lamb wasn’t cooked in Gormeh Sabzi!"
• "Koobideh had turmeric in it and was not cooked evenly."
• "Chicken grill was not cooked thoroughly and was still pink in part."
• "Rice and meat was undercooked and in bad quality, both with strong weird smells."
• "The food was okay, but the dolma seemed straight out of a can."
• "Ordered a meat platter and the waiter served us the mixed meze."

Service Quality

Pros:

• "The owner's warm hospitality added a personal touch to the evening."
• "The waiter greeted us very nicely and explained to us the dishes on the menu."
• "The staff are very friendly and helpful."
• "Amazing service from kourosh!"
• "The staff are amazing. Polite and professional."
• "Staff members Kourush and Mohammad were attentive, helpful and responsive."
• "Everyone is so friendly, and the service is very quick."
• "The service was friendly, accommodating and we were well looked after."
• "The staff and owners are amazing they make you feel right at home."
• "The service was top-notch as well, with the staff being friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu."

Cons:

• "Inconsistent food quality and when complained they insisted that is not the case."
• "Finding a parking may take some time."
• "Once you pay them, their smile, friendliness and niceness disappears."
• "Long story short, I stepped in with my guest from the US, two professors, and asked for a table for two. The 'manager!' pointed to a cramped table."
• "We ordered koobideh and chicken grill, both Persian classic kebabs. Koobideh had turmeric in it and was not cooked evenly."
• "Disappointed as we were obliged pay for items that we did not order due to the waiter's mistake."
• "Last time when I ordered I was sick then I spoke to the manager I informed him about the quality of food he even offered me for the refund and I said no."
• "Food was ok, but the waiter "reza" gave me some old sauce that looked like it'd been used before."
• "Food was delicious but staff ignore some people. I asked three times for bottle of water and waiting for 15 minutes."
• "We were told they can't serve tap water due to COVID."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The ambiance was cozy and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a memorable meal."
• "From when you open their doors you'll step into a very traditional Persian style atmosphere."
• "The restaurant has a traditional Iranian atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming."
• "The ambiance of the restaurant was just as impressive as the food, with beautiful decor that was both inviting and elegant."
• "Upon entering you are transformed from the bustle of outside main road. Running water features mask outdoor sounds, and create some tranquility."
• "Lovely design, very clean... amazing service."

Cons:

• "The ambience can be a bit noisy, especially if you prefer silence and peace."
• "The seating is also really cramped."
• "We were ordering food. We ordered mix kebab platter and tea pots. We also wanted tap order. We were told they can't serve tap water due to COVID."
• "Tables are too close to each other, it felt a bit squishy."